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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 477.98 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 477.98 and 156.62 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 477.98 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/477.98 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 477.98 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 74,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,861.23/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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